Colesville, Maryland facts for kids
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Colesville, Maryland
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Location of Colesville, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Montgomery |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.13 sq mi (13.28 km2) |
| • Land | 5.12 sq mi (13.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 410 ft (120 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 15,421 |
| • Density | 3,014.86/sq mi (1,164.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
20904, 20905, 20914
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| Area code(s) | 301, 240 |
| FIPS code | 24-18475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2389343 |
Colesville is a community located in Montgomery County, Maryland in the United States. It's not an official town with its own government, but it's a recognized area where many people live. As of the 2020 census, about 15,421 people call Colesville home.
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Geography of Colesville
Colesville doesn't have official borders like a city because it's an "unincorporated area." This means it's part of a larger county but doesn't have its own separate local government. Many people think of Colesville as one of the neighborhoods within Silver Spring, Maryland.
The USPS recognizes Colesville as a valid city name for some ZIP codes in northeastern Montgomery County. The United States Census Bureau also recognizes it as a "census-designated place." This means it's an area identified for gathering population data.
Colesville covers about 13.28 square kilometers (5.13 square miles) of land. Its general boundaries are between the Northwest and Paint Branches of the Anacostia River. The northern and southern edges are less clear. However, they are usually thought to stretch from Springbrook High School in the south to Cloverly in the north.
History of Colesville
The first land in Colesville was bought from the Lords Baltimore in 1714. Archibald Edmonston bought a large piece of land called "Easy Purchase." Soon after, James Beall Sr. bought more land, including a tract called "Drumeldry."
The first person to actually live and farm in Colesville was Robert Lazenby. He bought land in 1723. Later, in 1747, James Odell, a grandson of James Beall Sr., also started farming in the area.
In the 1790s, Peter Kemp built a mill on the Paint Branch river. This mill was used to saw wood and grind grain. The mill was rebuilt twice, and you can still see parts of the 1879 mill in Valley Mill Park today. It stopped working around 1930.
How Colesville Got Its Name
The name "Colesville" was first officially used on January 25, 1806. The Maryland government changed the location for elections to "Edward Berry's, commonly called Coale's-Ville." No one is entirely sure where the name came from. It might be linked to Elizabeth (Coale) Snowden, whose husband owned "Snowden's Manor" nearby. By 1824, the name was commonly known as "Coalsville."
Old Buildings and Famous Visitors
The oldest house still standing in Colesville is "Milimar" at 410 Randolph Road. It was built around 1790 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It's also known as "The Old Lazanby Home."
In 1855, the New York Times reported that President Franklin Pierce bought a farm in Colesville. Later, Joseph F. Burr bought a lot of land in the area starting in 1869. He built a beautiful mansion called Valley View. President Grover Cleveland was a friend of Burr's and often visited Valley View.
An old house built in 1850 still stands at 13910 Notley Road. In the late 1800s, it was used as a school by a Miss Laxbenny.
Community and Events
In 1927, the Smithville Colored School was started in Colesville. This was one of many schools built for African American children in the county with help from the Julius Rosenwald Fund. It closed in 1952 when all schools for African American children in Montgomery County were combined.
The Colesville United Methodist Church is located in Colesville. The Holy Family Seminary, which is the main office for the American part of the catholic order of the Sons of the Holy Family, has also been in Colesville since 1946.
For over 25 years, Colesville hosted the Strawberry Festival every May. This fun event ended in 2011. It was held at Hobbes Drive and New Hampshire Avenue. Vendors sold strawberries and ice cream, and volunteers organized carnival games for kids.
On February 6, 2010, Colesville experienced a record snowfall of 40 inches (100 cm).
Population of Colesville
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| 2010 | 14,647 | — | |
| 2020 | 15,421 | 5.3% | |
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As of the 2020 census, Colesville had a population of 15,421 people.
The community is very diverse. According to the 2010 United States Census, the population was made up of many different groups:
- 44.8% White
- 28.3% African-American
- 16.1% Asian
- 6.6% from other races
- 3.9% from two or more races
About 14.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino (of any race). Many people in Colesville have roots from various countries around the world, showing the community's rich cultural mix.
The average household in Colesville had about 3 people living in it. The median age of residents was 42 years old. In 2016, the median income for a household in the immediate area was $135,397.
See also
In Spanish: Colesville (Maryland) para niños
